What are the requirements of ACS accreditation? Philosophical requirements: Evidence of a clear understanding of the nature and purpose of a classical education and an incorporation of that understanding in the school’s operating documents and public statements Academic requirements: A clearly articulated statement of the school’s academic goals at every level and a clear process of ensuring the achieving those goals Curricular requirements: Full or partial implementation of the Latin-centered Classical Core Program Methodological requirements: Demonstration of an understanding of the importance of traditional, teacher-directed instruction in the classroom and a process by which those methodologies are communicated to school staff Assessment requirements: Demonstration of the value-added benefit of the school’s academic program through standardized test scores and compliance with ACS’s regular process of reporting test scores Doctrinal requirements: A doctrinal statement consisting of the Nicene Creed or a statement of belief consistent with the Nicene Creed.[1] Other Information Required from Schools: A copy of current school bylaws (for existing schools only) List of staff and faculty which includes grades and subjects taught and level of education List of books and resources used in current curriculum A statement of faith consisting of or consistent with the Nicene Creed and verification…

What does beauty have to do with truth and goodness?

Carol Reynolds, author of the wonderful Understanding Music program, reflects (with the help of Hans Urs von Balthasar) on the importance of an understanding and appreciation of beauty:

After all, what does Beauty really do?

Here’s what it does: When the third leg (Beauty) of that three-legged stool of virtues is weakened or chopped off, the stool falters and collapses. Truth and Goodness, no matter how strong, cannot hold Western Culture up without Beauty. Our lives, both individual and corporate, cannot function as we intend without Beauty. If Balthasar’s assessment is correct, our ability to love or pray is diminished or destroyed.

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